By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers

Creamy Cukes for Kids

Our Grandmother made this delicious creamy cucumber salad, and it was a staple on her dinner table all summer long. This salad is a great childhood memory of times spent with grandma, and we are delighted to share it with you. We hope your children love it.

Creamy Cucumber Salad Ingredients:

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Creamy Cucumber Salad Directions:

1. Cut cucumbers in half longwise.
2. With a small spoon, scrape out seeds and slice cucumbers about 1/4 inch thick slices.
3. In medium size bowl, add sour cream, vinegar, sugar and fresh dill and mix together with a spoon until smooth.
4. Add the cucumbers and toss gently to coat the cucumbers with dressing.
5. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes 4-5 servings.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup of mango, watermelon or cantaloupe chunks to this recipe.

Age to introduce: 2-3 years old (cucumbers are considered a choking hazard for babies and toddlers.)

 

About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are sisters, the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby, creators of products such as homemade baby food kits, baby food cookbooks, baby food and breast milk storage trays, breastfeeding reminders, and child development diaries. Visit them online at www.FreshBaby.com and subscribe to their Fresh Ideas newsletter to get monthly ideas, tips and activities for developing your family's healthy eating habits!

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